Canon TC-DC58C Tele Converter Lens for Canon A650IS, G7 & G9 Digital Cameras
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Maybe it can't be done, or maybe there isn't enough money in it, because if it could be done or if there were enough money in it, surely the Canon lens development engineers would have already done it to complement and enhance their very exceptional peerless point-and-shoot digital camera, the G9.
The Canon G9...used by photographic novices like myself who want more than only simple point-and-shoot good-but-not-great pictures, yet still want a digital camera of much better quality with more features and capabilities that takes great-not-good exceptionally high-resolution pictures, but want a camera is still relatively small and relatively light and relatively inexpensive, but aren't ready or willing to take the big step into the heavy-duty big league digital cameras used by serious professional photographers with seriously deep pockets or credit card balances) is not a good camera...it is a great camera.
The Canon TC-DC58C Teleconverter lens is a good quality accessory lens with very
The Canon G9...used by photographic novices like myself who want more than only simple point-and-shoot good-but-not-great pictures, yet still want a digital camera of much better quality with more features and capabilities that takes great-not-good exceptionally high-resolution pictures, but want a camera is still relatively small and relatively light and relatively inexpensive, but aren't ready or willing to take the big step into the heavy-duty big league digital cameras used by serious professional photographers with seriously deep pockets or credit card balances) is not a good camera...it is a great camera.
The Canon TC-DC58C Teleconverter lens is a good quality accessory lens with very
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I was a little skeptical when I purchased this lens for my G9. Partly because the camera is about the same size, if not smaller and also because I have a very capable DSLR with great lenses too.
In the end, I'm very happy with it. It's easy to put on and take off... just screws right onto the necessary converter. It looks a little funny connected to the camera but no more than the pros look with their 800MM lenses at the super bowl (just a much smaller scale).
You need to know that this basically just extends the focal lenth by 2X at the high end. It doesn't make the wide angle half as wide (like making a 35MM a 70mm). So at the wider angles it's like looking through a tunnel with the image in the center of a dark tube. But once you get toward the telephoto range you "zoom out" of the tunnel and get the full effect of the lens.
It works great...no complaints and gives you a 400MM capability on the G9.
In the end, I'm very happy with it. It's easy to put on and take off... just screws right onto the necessary converter. It looks a little funny connected to the camera but no more than the pros look with their 800MM lenses at the super bowl (just a much smaller scale).
You need to know that this basically just extends the focal lenth by 2X at the high end. It doesn't make the wide angle half as wide (like making a 35MM a 70mm). So at the wider angles it's like looking through a tunnel with the image in the center of a dark tube. But once you get toward the telephoto range you "zoom out" of the tunnel and get the full effect of the lens.
It works great...no complaints and gives you a 400MM capability on the G9.
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Just purchased this lens a month or so ago, and used it on vacation and a few other events. Overall, very happy with the lens. Sturdy and good weight to it - just what you would expect from a Canon lens. As I had read in other reviews prior to my purchase, the built in flash of my G9 cannot be used with the lens due to the shadows produced, so this is really limited to outdoor use (or a large indoor space with good lighting). Due to the weight of the lens, a tripod is helpful in keeping the camera still. I have used the tripod and some of the pictures have been amazing (sunrises, swim meet, baseball game). Would recommend to others.
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This teleconverter works great with my Canon G9. However, with this lens added to the G9 lens, you do not have a fast low-light combo. Be sure to use it with bright sunlight, or use a tripod. Also, if you intend to use flash, realize it will be blocked by this lens. Use an external flash if you must use flash. I may have to break down and get one for myself now.
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Canon TC-DC58C Tele Converter Lens for Canon A650IS, G7 & G9 Digital Cameras Large, heavy, high-quality 2X Telephoto Conversion lens for Canon A650is Digital Camera. Requires a lens adapter. Durable draw string bag, holds lens with adapter attached, included. If you plan to use this a lot, a Canon Digital Rebel would be a more logical camera. Because of size, for flash photography consider an auxillary flash such as Canon High-Power HF-DC1.
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After a lot of reading and investigating this is the best lens for the money. Don't be fooled by the cheaper lenses. If you have the Canon A650 IS then a Canon teleconverter lens is the only way to go. Also, remember to purchase the converter tube by Canon for a perfect fit.
Don't forget to set your camera on CONVERTER so that you get clear crip shots with no interferance. This lens works best with good lighting conditions. Great for zoo photography.
If you are on the fence about what lens to get for the CANON A650 IS look no more - this is the one!
Don't forget to set your camera on CONVERTER so that you get clear crip shots with no interferance. This lens works best with good lighting conditions. Great for zoo photography.
If you are on the fence about what lens to get for the CANON A650 IS look no more - this is the one!
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This lens works very well outdoors or when there is a lot of light but is terrible indoors and takes very dark grainy photos. The photos taken outside with full sun exposure were very good though. Another problem is that for closer subjects you will see a circle in the center of your photo until you zoom out enough to move past this circle.
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This tele-converter produced very good resolution on my G9. If you want a field-of-view equivalent to a 420mm lens on 35mm film cameras, but not all the time, this is a good choice, assuming you already have a G7 or G9. If you are a frequent user of such long focal lengths, you will likely prefer a camera that has it built in, or better still, a digital SLR. There are two main reasons I say this:
(1) this add-on lens completely obscures the view through the optical viewfinder, so you have to rely on the LCD screen for framing your shots. You will need good light to be using a shutter speed that is fast enough to hold the camera at arm's length, like you need to do to see the screen, and the visibility of the screen in bright sunlight can be less than ideal. It can be done. A tripod or monopod would work better, provided your subject doesn't move too quickly or erratically. My percentage of keepers shooting birds in flight, for example, was pretty low.
(2) While the G7/G9 lens zooms from
(1) this add-on lens completely obscures the view through the optical viewfinder, so you have to rely on the LCD screen for framing your shots. You will need good light to be using a shutter speed that is fast enough to hold the camera at arm's length, like you need to do to see the screen, and the visibility of the screen in bright sunlight can be less than ideal. It can be done. A tripod or monopod would work better, provided your subject doesn't move too quickly or erratically. My percentage of keepers shooting birds in flight, for example, was pretty low.
(2) While the G7/G9 lens zooms from
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I have used the teleconverter for a G7 camera for some time and am extremely pleased with the results. It balances very nicely on the camera and allows one hand shooting without a tripod. To me the additional coverage is stunning. For example, I was able to get a close up of a pitcher on the mound at a major league game from the upper deck of the stadium. The picture was very clean. Please note that there is a menu setting which should be used with the teleconverter or wide angle lens. If the menu is set correctly, you will not get the black circle effect that one of the reviewers mentioned. It is explained in the G7 manual.
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I bought this teleconverter thru Amazon just last week. I was deciding between it and one of the Raynox telephoto lens for the G9. When I first got the teleconverter and took some pics, I wasn't too sure about my purchase. Since using the teleconverter outdoors yesterday and today, I love it! I was able to take some great shots of the moon late yesterday afternoon. Today, I took pics of some leaves on a tree that showed some nice depth of field. I shot a picture of a house at the end of the block. I was standing in my neighbor's yard and shot a picture of the house more than a block away! I was impressed with the picture. The teleconverter will definitely add bulk to your camera, especially if you have an external flash attached. The teleconverter is worth the price!
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I bought this teleconverter thru Amazon just last week. I was deciding between it and one of the Raynox telephoto lens for the G9. When I first got the teleconverter and took some pics, I wasn't too sure about my purchase. Since using the teleconverter outdoors yesterday and today, I love it! I was able to take some great shots of the moon late yesterday afternoon. Today, I took pics of some leaves on a tree that showed some nice depth of field. I shot a picture of a house at the end of the block. I was standing in my neighbor's yard and shot a picture of the house more than a block away! I was impressed with the picture. The teleconverter will definitely add bulk to your camera, especially if you have an external flash attached. The teleconverter is worth the price!
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This Tele converter is perfect for my Canon G9 and easy to put on and off. One needs this for real close ups of musicians on the stage. Love the results. Lisa
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As an enthusiast, I bought the G7 to work my way up to a digital SLR camera (from a 35mm) without spending a ton of money. While not inexpensive, buying all the options for the G7 has been a good choice and the results are amazing. This lens does everything I need it to do.
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I recently went to an air show and used the TC-DC-58C lens. I got great, crisp shots! The clarity loses nothing while the zooming abilities gain everything! I would recommend this lens to any amateur who wishes to be a semi-,halway-decent-, quasi-professional!
Be aware that the lens is bulky, but this should be obvious to the consumer before buying. Because of its size, it limits the ability to use the viewfinder.
Be aware that the lens is bulky, but this should be obvious to the consumer before buying. Because of its size, it limits the ability to use the viewfinder.
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There's nothing better than being able to enhance the already fantastic capabilities of the G7 with this or the WC-DC58B lenses. The quality of this lens is excellent, and the clarity of the photos taken with is is just spectacular - none of those grainy photos you get with a digital zoom, so you can edit and crop the resulting photos to your heart's content.
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tested with Sony DSC-H5 (require the adapter tube) with orwithout uv filter in between, AF fast and big aperture (80mmfront size, unlike those unbranded teleconverter with frontthread less than 70mm) , workable range 6X and above, easyto get blur background as per DSLR at telephoto side.
